Debra Cooper

The meeting focused on debriefing the Child Welfare Council presentation and discussing strategies to shift the narrative from mandated reporting to community support. Key topics included the integrated focus approach, creating a shared foundation for messaging, and addressing FAQs regarding the effectiveness and legal implications of reducing mandatory reporting in favor of community-based support programs. Participants also engaged in discussions regarding the standardization of reporting practices, the role of poverty in neglect allegations, and future steps for committee workgroups.

The workgroup focused on the integration of 988 services into the crisis care continuum. Key discussion topics included identifying overlapping priority areas within the existing Five-Year Implementation Plan, sharing successes and lessons learned from various regional crisis collaborations, and addressing challenges such as state-level communication, outreach efforts, and the time-intensive nature of building effective partnerships. Participants also explored strategies for promoting the crisis care system and increasing coordination between 988 centers, law enforcement, and other community resources.

The meeting agenda includes chair updates regarding board transitions and member expectations. Key action items involve the review of projects with reported adverse events or deviations, full committee review for new projects, full board continuing reviews, amendments requiring full committee review, and a second review of previously tabled projects. Additionally, the committee will receive reports on new projects and continuing reviews approved via expedited process, as well as project amendments and final reports. Public comments will also be facilitated.

The meeting focused on establishing and overseeing the designation process for 988 crisis centers. Key topics included a review of meeting objectives, the importance of building trust-based relationships among system partners, and recent developments at the state level. The group discussed reflections from the 988 integration and sustainable funding work groups, and reviewed draft progress updates. Additionally, the meeting covered the proposed approach to 988 call center designation, including the definitions, timelines, and the regulatory framework involving the Department of Healthcare Services.

The board meeting focused on the review of various research projects. The agenda included the evaluation of new projects requiring full committee and expedited reviews, as well as ongoing projects subject to continuing review. Additionally, the committee addressed project amendments, revisions, and final reports. Topics covered a broad range of subjects including public health campaigns, cancer research, opioid prescribing patterns, and various population-based studies.